GRAHAM completes £310m University of York accommodation development
A University of York accommodation development creating 1480 beds across 18 blocks has been completed by GRAHAM.
Offsite Alliance announce partnership with Homes UK to drive sustainability and...
PBC Today interviewed Gaynor Tennant, Founder & Chair of The Offsite Alliance, who sheds light on Offsite Alliance’s new partnership with HOMES UK, co-located with Unlock Net Zero live 2022 and Housing Manchester in 2023.
UK areas where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings revealed
New data from Spring and Propalt has revealed the areas in the UK where rental properties have the worst EPC ratings, with Cleethorpes scoring highest.
Is technology the future of construction estimating?
With a new King, new Prime Minister, the lingering effects of Covid-19, Brexit and the energy crisis, big things are happening in the UK economy. Now is the time to assess the impact to your construction estimating and tender functions and the actions you need to take.
Galliford Try launches its first Menopause Policy on World Menopause Day
Galliford Try has launched its first-ever Menopause Policy, on World Menopause Day, in support of providing a more inclusive working environment.
Stevenage Stoneyhall Estate benefits from Secured by Design security features
Stevenage’s Stoneyhall Estate continues to benefit from the Secured by Design Gold Award that it received for its security features over 12 years after the development was completed.
GMB construction workers stage protest over cost of living
GMB construction workers have taken to the streets of London today (18 October) to protest over the cost of living crisis.
£297m East Sussex highways and infrastructure contract secured by Balfour Beatty...
Balfour Beatty Living Places has secured a seven-year agreement with East Sussex County Council for a highways and infrastructure contract worth £297m.
RSK Group boosts sustainability agenda with two new appointments
RSK Group has bolstered its sustainability agenda with two new board appointments, chief scientist Lucy Thomas and chief sustainability officer Stephanie Wray.
Party conferences: What we heard – and what we didn’t –...
Fiona Fletcher-Smith, chief executive of L&Q, reflects on what she said, heard - and would have wanted to hear – about solving the housing crisis at the Labour and Conservative party conferences.
Affordable homes in Brent to be delivered by Willmott Dixon
Willmott Dixon has been selected by the London Borough of Brent to build 55 affordable homes in Brent, as well as two community centres.
![Uponor Ecoflex Thermo PRO, Hamburg, 12.10.2016 | [© (c) Martin Zitzlaff, Lehmweg 55, 20251 Hamburg, Germany, Tel. +491711940261, http://www.zitzlaff.com, info@zitzlaff.com, Veroeffentlichung nur gegen Honorar (MFM) und Belegexemplar, mit Namensnennung] [#0,26,121#]](https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ecoflex-in-trench-blurry-sides-696x464.jpg "Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term")
Creating sustainable heating networks for the long term
Mark Dowdeswell, senior category manager at Uponor, explains why district heating networks offer housebuilders and developers a viable way to decarbonise their housing stock and help to reduce energy bills for residents.
Planning permission granted for 500 new homes in Weymouth
Lovell and Abri have secured planning consent to build 500 new homes in Weymouth as part of a £120m housing scheme.
Vectorworks launches new professional certification course program
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has launched a new professional certification course program for Vectorworks Architect, Landmark and Spotlight to offer an innovative way to advance designers' careers.
Leeds city centre fire at construction site believed to be arson
The Leonardo building, near Millenium Square in Leeds city centre, caught fire on the evening of 15 October 2022
Improving project predictability with Modern Methods of Construction
The construction sector is typically accused of being slow to embrace change and adapt to new technology and methods, particularly regarding administration and the back office. There’s no denying, however, that with modern methods of construction, the industry is making great strides in improving project predictability.
What is the cost of not digitising business processes?
In this article, Shay O-Connor, head of solutions at FlowForma, looks at ROI in construction software, and the cost of not digitising business processes.
The future of arbitration in construction
As the Law Commission consults on changes to the Arbitration Act, Emily Leonard and Amaney Ehtash of law firm Womble Bond Dickinson examine the key proposals and what the future may hold for arbitration in construction.
Backfill BIM: How going digital can futureproof operational buildings
Applying Backfill BIM retrospectively to operational buildings can be a daunting task, but embracing digital can play a vital role in effective management now and in the future, says Matt Samways, managing director of AIMIS Solutions.
Over half of Scottish NHS buildings contain asbestos
More than half of Scottish NHS buildings contain asbestos, with the NHS Lothian health board in particular reporting that 92% of their buildings contain the material.
Tilbury Douglas regional building expansion continues with two senior appointments
Tilbury Douglas has continued its planned expansion of the Midlands division with the appointments of Dave Tighe as regional director for the Midlands and Chris Edmonds.
Groundworks contractor fined after petrol fire left worker with serious burns
Following investigation by HSE, a Kent groundworks contractor was fined after a petrol fire caused a worker to suffer serious burns.
11 major players join calls for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce
Levelling up secretary Simon Clarke MP has been sent a letter from the built environment sector calling for a cross-industry sustainable building taskforce.
First trauma hospital rooftop helipad completed by BAM in Greater Manchester
BAM has completed the first rooftop helipad in the country with direct access to emergency services at the Major Trauma Hospital at Salford Royal Hospital.
Greener, better, faster: Modular’s role in solving the housing crisis
Housebuilding in the UK has remained largely unchanged for generations but a new report highlighting the rise of modular construction gives us the opportunity to deliver much-needed new homes and solve the housing crisis, says Steve Cole, director of Make UK Modular.
Monkwearmouth Hospital redevelopment begins final phase of development
Sir Robert McAlpine has begun the final phase of the Monkwearmouth Hospital redevelopment project, due to complete in January 2024.